Stridex Essential

Manufacturer: Blistex Inc | Accupac LLC
Effective date: 2024-08-08
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 1
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-01 20:56:36

Label at a glance#

ProductStridex Essential

Active ingredientSALICYLIC ACID

Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

for the treatment of acne reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows skin to heal helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

Dosage and administration

-clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product -use the pad to cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily -because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed of as directed by a doctor -if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day -do n...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Salicylic Acid 1.0%(w/w)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acne medication

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the treatment of acne

reduces the number of acne pimples and blackheads and allows skin to heal

helps prevent new acne pimples from forming

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert:

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

do not use this product if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Keep out of the reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

-clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product

-use the pad to cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily

-because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed of as directed by a doctor

-if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day

-do not use if seal is broken

-do not leave pad on skin for an extended period of tme

-keep away from eyes, lips and other mucous membranes

Other information

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

DO NOT FLUSH-discard pad in trash and wash hands after use

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Water

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Citrate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexyglycerin

Sodium Hydroxide

Menthol

Silicon dioxide

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Edetate Sodium

Alpha-Tocopherol acetate

label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

label

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
10157-2119	STRIDEX ESSENTIAL (SALICYLIC ACID) LIQUID [BLISTEX INC]	1	Current NDC, Legacy NDC	20240817_1f2ecc13-fddd-e34b-e063-6294a90a6c54.zip

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

Stridex Essential
Salicylic Acid
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
EDETATE SODIUM
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
SODIUM CITRATE
WATER
AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
PHENOXYETHANOL
MENTHOL
SILICON DIOXIDE
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
10157-2119	10157-2119-2

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	147D247K3P	IACT
EDETATE SODIUM	MP1J8420LU	IACT
SALICYLIC ACID	O414PZ4LPZ	ACTIB
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	55X04QC32I	IACT
SODIUM CITRATE	1Q73Q2JULR	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE	4FZY6L6XCM	IACT
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Q7AO2R1M0B	IACT
PHENOXYETHANOL	HIE492ZZ3T	IACT
MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	IACT
SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	IACT
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	836SJG51DR	IACT
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	9E8X80D2L0	IACT

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openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 2 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
486e2c85-fc94-2304-e063-6294a90a0ea1			1f2ecc13-fddd-e34b-e063-6294a90a6c54	2026-01-15	Warnings	Exact identifier spl set id: 1f2ecc13-fddd-e34b-e063-6294a90a6c54
Stridex Essential	SALICYLIC ACID	Blistex Inc	994b890a-8a82-4ce2-a4a4-bde2360cc259	2024-12-13	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (product): 10157-2119

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